Archive for October 31, 2014

Fr. Arne Panula presents Carl and Dorian Anderson with the St. John Paul II Award for the New Evangelization in Washington, D.C., Oct. 29, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Want to bolster families? Return to Gospel concepts of freedom, fidelity

The Church must work to strengthen the family by helping couples practice Christian concepts of virtues if it wishes to... Read more

This image on an anti-Mark Miloscia website has since been taken down.?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Candidate in Washington state lampooned for his Catholic faith

Mark Miloscia, a candidate for Washington's state senate, has been attacked for his Catholic faith and adherence to Church teaching... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square before the Wednesday general audience on October 2, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

It's not the law that saves you – it's Christ, Pope reflects

Christians who cling to the law and not to love are like the hypocrite Pharisees in the Gospel, Pope Francis... Read more

A view of Michelangelo's fresco of The Last Judgement inside the Vatican's Sistine Chapel on Oct. 29, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

A (literal) breath of fresh air for the Sistine Chapel's frescos

The first major makeover the Sistine Chapel has had since 1994 brings with it a completely new LED lighting system... Read more

Synod fathers at the Vatican, Oct. 10, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Vatican releases official English translation of synod's final report

Now released in English, the Synod of Bishop's final relatio reveals a more positive tone regarding the family called for... Read more